Decorology

Category: west elm

  • A 600 sq. ft. California Cabin Retreat

    A 600 sq. ft. California Cabin Retreat

    Stocked with finds from budget go-to’s like west elm and ikea, this rustic retreat was made beautiful on a modest budget. Even the cabin (it’s a rental) was found on craigslist!

    The cabin was built in the 1970’s, but they’ve managed to make the wool paneling look fresh.

    The chairs are by West Elm.  I have been scouring Craigslist for a similar table – I love it!

     

     

    LOVE the chevron poufs – they add a punch of mod to the space.

    I could read on this couch all afternoon.

    Any retreat needs a well stocked bar. I am a coffee girl above a cocktail girl…so I might have a fancy coffee bar instead.

    Read details about the cabin and the pics above on Country Living

  • Our New Living Room

    Our New Living Room

    As some of you know, we are in the middle of renovations – opening up our kitchen, dining, and living room to be one big space.  Since my dear hubby is installing all of the hardwood himself, things are taking a bit longer than expected.  In the meantime, I’ve been dreaming up plans for what I want to do with the space.

    I really like to mix styles – rustic with regency, feminine and masculine, etc.

    1.  We already have our paint, Sherwin Williams “Retiring Blue” from the Harmony line.  Zero VOCs means it’s safe for baby.  I cannot wait until the flooring is done and I can see this gorgeous color on our walls!

    2. A small sectional.  This one is from West Elm.  While I’d love cream or white, no way that is going to happen in a home with a dog that lives on the couch and a little one on the way.

    3. Our coffee table.  We can complements on this EVERY time someone walks in the door.  It’s from a local artist Scott Alan Ewine (don’t worry he sells on Esty – click here to see all of his work!) The wood all has a story and his prices are reasonable!

    4. Yeah, I still love sunburst gold mirrors.  This one is from Joss and Main.

    5. A gorgeous leather armchair has been on my wishlist for years.  This one is available on Gilt.

    6. Gold and glass regency style side tables – I love how these contrast with the wood coffee table. Available at Gilt.

    7.  Soft and pretty throw pillows. West Elm

    8. Our gorgeous new flooring, cherry oak.

    9. Our rug – it’s two-sided so we get double the wear.  I purchased this from Joss and Main.

    I can’t wait until we can start decorating. What do you think?

  • A big personal announcement: We are expecting a baby boy!

    A big personal announcement: We are expecting a baby boy!

    Chris and I are expecting our first child, a baby boy in early June.  Once our renovations are complete, we won’t have much time to get the nursery ready, so I have to know exactly what I want.  We planned on putting him in our master suite with us in the beginning. We only have one extra bedroom and would like to leave it available for guests until he needs his own space.  Here are some nurseries I love:

    I’m not crazy about decals, but the wood floors here match what we are installing, and the crib on the top of my list so far looks similar.

    I think we will be painting our bedroom a similar color.
    2 images above via Pinterest via Love This Pic

    Super cute woodland nursery.

    via Pinterest  via Little Umbrella

    via Pinterest via Christina’s Adventures

    love this…
    via Pinterest via Christina’s Adventures

    and this…
    via Pinterest via Classy Clutter

    I have my eye on this West Elm glider too…

    via Pinterest via Snapshots and My Thoughts

  • A 600 sq. ft. California Cabin Retreat

    A 600 sq. ft. California Cabin Retreat

    Stocked with finds from budget go-to’s like west elm and ikea, this rustic retreat was made beautiful on a modest budget. Even the cabin (it’s a rental) was found on craigslist! 

    The cabin was built in the 1970’s, but they’ve managed to make the wool paneling look fresh.

    The chairs are by West Elm.  I have been scouring Craigslist for a similar table – I love it!

    LOVE the chevron poufs – they add a punch of mod to the space.

    I could read on this couch all afternoon.

    Any retreat needs a well stocked bar. I am a coffee girl above a cocktail girl…so I might have a fancy coffee bar instead.

    Read details about the cabin and the pics above on Country Living

  • A familiar home decorating favorite gets an AMAZING makeover

    A familiar home decorating favorite gets an AMAZING makeover

    Um…did I miss this or is this a new look for West Elm for the New Year? The styling in the Jan. 2011 No. 1 issue is so fresh and different. love?….YES. I really like the indie style, mid-century modern nod, rustic and eclectic touch they’ve introduced. So up my alley. What do you think?

    Click on a photo for a larger version (it’s worth it to see these details)

    I adore every chair in this room!



    Isn’t this the cutest cork and ceramic coffee set?

    yummy






    Do you like their new look?

    See more at West Elm.

  • Gorgeous images from my favorite blogs

    Gorgeous images from my favorite blogs

    Hope this is a nice way to end your week!
    Blogs in no particular order –



    Images above via To-Be-Charmed. This is a great blog if you love DIYs.



    From Happy Mundane – if you’re tired of the same-old, same-old, this is your blog.

    What a nice place to eat blueberry pancakes on a Saturday morning.

    I really like the industrial edge brought in by the filing cabinet as the end table!

    These beauties via CreamyLife

    Hope you like! Have a great weekend!